Navy orders 14000 tons steel for battleship construction
Washington May 14 Under war emergency power the navy department placed an order for 14000 tons of steel with Carnegie Steel to start four battleships. Work must begin before July 1. Bids were deemed noncompetitive and the deal set at a tentative price, Carnegie the sole bidder for the full order.
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Washington
Navy Department
Carnegie ‘Steel Company
Industrial Board
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt
Carnegie Company
Czecho-Slovakia Now A Prosperous Nation
Prague reports a rapid nation-building phase as Czecho-Slovakia uses its natural wealth to fuel industry. The regime has expanded coal mining and factory operations, with beet sugar plants poised to export surplus. Food and textiles show limited shortages due to imports restrictions, while banks anticipate growing business and increased capital.
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Prague
Europe
Bolphévism
Czecho-Slovakia
Japanese Influence Grows in South Pacific Isles
Sydney May 14 Japan gains influence in Marshall and Caroline islands as Australia restricts local merchants. The expansion brings commercial leverage and cultural clashes amid occupation, with Japanese language and ideas extending beyond trade.
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South Pacific
Isles
Sydney
Australia
Marsall
Caroline Islands
PIANO IN KITCHEN NO BATH PRINCE SHOCKED PIANO
May 14 in Slondon Mrs Todd a tenement dweller was shocked by a call from the ace of Wales. He said it was a prank and there was nowhere to put it. When I told him I had nothing to do with it, he remained insistent.
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Bath, Prince
Slondon
Todd
Ace of Wales
Prince notes cramped London tenement quarters
The prince expressed concern over the cramped London tenement dwellings after visits by royal family members. He asked about how daughters were managed and suggested improvements, noting the adults heated water in copper tubs while baths occurred in the bedroom.
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London
Mohammedan Unrest Behind Egypt's Troubles
Cairo dispatch reports that unrest in Egypt stems from anti Christian sentiment across the Mohammedan world. General Allenby warns nationalist leaders disturbances delay self government. British leaders say demonstrations are staged for Paris but Mohammedan opinion seeks stronger voice at the Paris conference for world security.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Eegypt
Allenby
Britain
Egypt
Eladers
Paris
Kaiser’s Sons See His Favorite Horses Sold
Two sons of the former Kaiser watched the royal stables auction as 600 horses were sold. Joachim and Oscar attended bidding. A veteran charger once favored by Wilhelm fetched 5000 dollars. Five horses ridden by him in the war sold to Prussian nobles for high prices. Most stock went to business concerns and proceeds went to the state treasury.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Royal
Joachim
Oscar
Wilhelm
American Packers Move to Control Argentine Beef
Buenos Aires May 14 Ameri can packers are investing in Argentina Swift packing house interests have begun financing cattlemen there. They aim to become a powerful factor in the livestock and agricultural development and eventually gain control over Argentina beef exports.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Swift Packing House
British to Sell Guns for Front Yard Decor
The British ministry of munitions offers 2000 to 3000 guns for sale from 18-pounders to one inch howitzers. Prices reflect scrap value plus transport from France and dismantling costs to render them war useless. An 18-pounder may cost around $200, with further sales likely as lawn ornaments.
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Associated Press
London
British Ministry of Munitions
France
Twelfth District Over the Top in Victory Loan Drive
San Francisco May 14 Victory liberty loan committee officials expect final returns from the twelfth federal reserve bank district within 24 hours showing the district oversubscribed its quota of 301,500,000. Early returns up to tonight showed subscriptions near 300,000,000.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Victory
Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Reserve Bank
Secretary Baker denies meat price support ties to canned stock
Washington May 14 Secretary Baker denied any relation between efforts to prop up meat prices and the tentative arrangement by War Department representatives and the packing industry to dispose of 250,000,000 pounds of canned meats abroad. The stock, equal to two years of normal packing output, would be sold in special containers not labeled for domestic trade.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
War Department
Department
United States
Sub chasers arrive in Charleston from Europe
Forty American naval sub chasers with their mother ships and four ocean-going tugs arrived in Charleston today from Europe via Bermuda. They were greeted with a noisy, celebratory welcome by onlookers and officials.
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Charleston
Europe
Bermuda
Bolsheviks Action Reported on Northern Russian Front
London May 14 Bolshevik artillery remains active on the northern Russian front with ongoing shelling and bombardment observed from distant fronts. British and Allied war situation updates note continued skirmishes and strategic moves in the region amid broader conflict developments.
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London
Montreall
Bolshevik
Russia
Dvina River Clears As Allied Counter Fire Fades
The Dvina river is ice free and river transport is active. The White sea remains partly iced but the mouth is navigable, signaling improving wartime logistics and supply routes.
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Dvina
White Sea
Cupid On Rampage Grants Four Marriage Licenses
Four couples obtained marriage licenses in Twin Falls yesterday. Herbert L. Brown of Rupert with Catherine Cotter. Dawson C. Morse 22 and Lucile B. Bishop 21 of Eden. Frank Louis Bedford 28 and Mildred J. Al kere 28 of Jerome. Pearl Fitzwater 26 and Blanche Funkhauser 19 of Twin Falls secured licenses from the county recorder.
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Little God
Cupid
Twin Falls
County Recorder
Herbert L. Brown
Catherine Cotter
Rupert
Dawson C. Morse
Lucile B. Bishop
Eden
Frank Louis Bedford
Mildred J. Alkere
Jerome
Pearl Fitzwater
Blanche Funkhauser
Man Wanted for Murder Arrested in Colorado
Jay Lynch, sought in Lamar Missouri for the murder of Sheriff John M Harlow and his son on March 3 1919, was arrested in La Junta Colorado. A $5000 reward had been offered. Lynch was identified by J C Bradshaw and caught on a train eastbound by officers.
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Associated Press
LA Junta
Colo
Jay Lynch
Lamar
John M. Harlow
Lynch
J. C. Bradshaw
Prospectors file Cedar Creek placer claim notices
A. A. Diegel and J. A. Deemer filed notices locating placer claims in Cedar Creek sections. The claims named Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Sunset. Locators aim to strike rich gold or other precious metals as a royal flush.
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A. A. Diegel
J. A. Deemer
Cedar Creek
Mrs A M Petty to Speak at Local Baptist Church
Mrs A M Petty of Portland will speak this afternoon at 2 30 at the Baptist church. Her topic will be American Church Relations.
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Baptist Church
A. M. Petty
Portland
The
Mine Explosion Kills Five in Belgium Mine
A fire damp explosion at the Hyon Ciply coal mine near Brussels on May 14 killed five miners and injured others. Rescue crews battled the aftereffects as officials investigated the cause and safety lapses. The tragedy underscored dangerous conditions in European mines amid ongoing industrial work.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Hyon-Ciply
Nancy the fox travels with British airmen to California
A 14 month old fox named Nancy was found in Nancy during a battle and has traveled to Paris London and New York with Sergeant Jack Bey. She rode with British airmen to California after being saved from a French machine gun trench. Nancy remains attached to her keeper, following him like a docile puppy.
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Fox
Nancy
Paris
London
New York
California
Jack Bey
France
Mine disaster near Mons leaves multiple dead and injured
A mining accident near Mons yesterday caused fatalities and heavy injuries. Five miners are confirmed dead and seventeen seriously hurt, evacuated from the site.
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Mons
Costa Rican Tinoco Forces Facing Revolutionary Advance
Reports from Nicaragua say Costa Rican revolutionary forces press forward and defeat Tinoco's troops. Nicaraguan authorities have arrested 26 people trying to join the revolution. Nicaraguan government remains neutral in the conflict.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
Nicaragua
Tinoco
D A R Meeting Scheduled For Friday Afternoon
The D A R will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Jesse Yo chem. The gathering aims to discuss chapter activities and upcoming programs in a small town community setting.
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Jesse Yochem
Alias Summons In Idaho Divorce Case Twin Falls
The District Court of Idaho Twin Falls receives an alias summons in a divorce action by Lillian May Kenner against Perry L. Kenner. The plaintiff seeks a decree of dissolution, custody of a minor child, and restoration of the maiden name. The defendant must answer within twenty days if served in the district or forty days if served elsewhere.
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District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of Idaho
Twin Falls
Lillian May Kenner
Perry L. Kenner
Ifté
Tid District Court
Bnid
Beal
Attachment writ in Twin Falls Idaho case notices
Notice announces on May 1, 1919 a writ of attachment issued by the Fourth Judicial District Court of Idaho, attaching defendant J. A World’s property for 345.10 plus 7 percent interest from January 1, 1919. Clerk GC Siggins records the order with Deputy C. L. Bowen. attorney Frank L. Stephan represents Twin Falls, Idaho.
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District Court
Fourth Judicial District
Idaho
Twin
Falls County
Twin Falls County
State of Idaho
GC Siggins
L Bowen
Probate sale notices from Twin Falls Idaho 1919
Public notices announce personal property and real estate for sale under court supervision in Twin Falls County Idaho. Items include land parcels in Twin Falls townsite Milner area five shares of Twin Falls Bank stock one share in Twin Falls Athletic Association and a used Dodge. bids due after May 8 1919 with cash terms.
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Twin Falls
Milner
State of Idaho
Twin Falls Bank & Trust Company
Idaho
Twin Falls Athletic Association
Dodge
Asher B. Wilson
First Natiral Bank
J. W. Craven
Judgment lien notice in Twin Falls case 1919
The Judicial District of Idaho in Twin Falls County warns R B Leavitt and related defendants of a complaint filed by E J Finch as trustee for plaintiff. They must answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days elsewhere or face judgment. The county has a lien on Lot 15, Block 78, Pier Townsite for 1916 delinquent taxes totaling 2.89 plus 12 percent interest from January 10 1936, plus additional sums and costs. The notice is signed by Clerk SHAL ay C. G. Siggins and Attorney Frank I Stephan with publication dates April 18 1919 to May 13 1919.
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Twin Falls North Side Land and Water Company
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Fourth Judicial District
Twin Falls
Idaho
Twin Falls County
Num
Ay C. G. Siggins
E. Bowen
Frank 1. Stephan
Twin Falla
Tako
Pist
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Bolsheviks Action
Colorado
U. S
C. C. Siggins
Clark. Holler C
Frank L. Stephan
Plain
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Elva C. McCollum Craven
State of
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Hollister
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Jams R. Bothwell
W. Orr Chapman
District Court of the Fourth
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